FMCG

OVERVIEW FMCG INDUSTRY

The Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industry includes essential products that are consumed at high speed, such as packaged food, personal care products (toothpaste, shampoo, shower gel), household chemicals (dishwashing liquid, laundry detergent), and over-the-counter healthcare products.

With strong consumer demand, high purchase frequency, and intense competition, FMCG supply chains must deliver speed, accuracy, and maximum flexibility. In addition, companies must continuously launch new products, handle large order volumes from multiple channels (supermarkets, convenience stores, e-commerce platforms), and maintain nationwide product availability. These factors place exceptionally high requirements on intralogistics systems.

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE FMCG INDUSTRY

  • High volume, high speed: Thousands of cartons are packed, stored, and moved every day—requiring warehouse systems to operate continuously without interruption.

  • Wide product and packaging diversity: From bottles, pouches, and boxes to pallets, with varying sizes and weights.

  • Short shelf life: Product lifecycle management is critical—goods must be dispatched based on FIFO/FEFO principles to avoid long-term storage or spoilage.

  • Multi-channel distribution: Deliveries to distributors, supermarket chains, dealers, and individual e-commerce orders—demanding flexible sorting and order fulfillment processes.

BENEFITS OF INTRALOGISTICS AUTOMATION IN FMCG

  • Improved operational efficiency: Automation accelerates order processing across receiving, storage, sorting, packing, and shipping, while reducing manual errors and optimizing manpower.

  • Consistent quality and hygiene assurance: Modern equipment ensures products are handled according to strict standards, preventing damage, moisture exposure, or contamination during storage and internal transport.

  • Optimized warehouse space utilization: Smart storage solutions such as VLM and AS/RS maximize vertical space, making them ideal for warehouses in urban or high-density areas.

  • Accurate traceability and control: Warehouse management software enables real-time inventory tracking, shelf-life management, batch control, and fast, planned stock rotation.

  • Faster time-to-market: Shortened order processing time—from production to distribution—helps products reach consumers more quickly.

ETEK SOLUTIONS FOR FMCG

As a pioneer in warehouse automation and production operations, ETEK delivers comprehensive and optimized intralogistics solutions, specifically designed for the food processing and FMCG distribution industry:

  • Automated storage systems: Including Vertical Lift Modules (VLM) and AS/RS smart warehouses, maximizing space efficiency and ensuring fast, accurate retrieval.

  • Smart transportation systems: Food-grade conveyor systems and AGV/AMR robots for efficient movement of raw materials and finished goods.

  • Automated sorting and packing solutions: Increasing processing speed while ensuring accuracy and hygiene at the final stages of the supply chain.

  • Warehouse Management System (WMS): Real-time inventory control with integrated traceability, expiration-date management, and seamless connectivity with ERP/MES systems.